Observation of a Lunar Eclipse at 89, 150, and 183 GHz

We describe the measurement of the brightness temperature of the Moon from space during a total lunar eclipse by using a microwave sounder aboard a weather satellite. Previous observations of lunar eclipses were inconsistent and did not cover the frequency range between 100 and 200 GHz. In this work...

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Main Authors: Martin J. Burgdorf, Niutao Liu, Stefan A. Buehler, Ya-Qiu Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2023-01-01
Series:The Planetary Science Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd76e